Today, a Safari Zone event from Pokémon GO is taking place in Dortmund’s Westfalenpark. You can find the most important information about it here.
The city of Dortmund, in cooperation with Pokémon GO developer Niantic, is hosting a huge Safari Zone for you this summer. This means you can find Pokémon in Dortmund that are otherwise rare in Europe. There will also be an event in the large Westfalenpark.
Safari Zone 2018 in Dortmund – What is it about?
When? Niantic is hosting a Safari event in Dortmund on the weekend of Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, July 1.
- Saturday, June 30, 2018; 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday, July 1, 2018; 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where? The event takes place in Westfalenpark in Dortmund (in North Rhine-Westphalia). This is in the west of Germany. On the official website of Westfalenpark, there is a travel description for you – or directly via Google Maps. The park is located near the city center, the Westfalenhallen, and the Signal Iduna Park. The park is easily accessible on foot from the main train station – it would take about half an hour. PokéStops with the “Pokémon GO Safari Zone” logo will show you the way to the park.
Corasonn and Icognito on site – Safari event
What will happen? The Safari Zone in Westfalenpark offers trainers the opportunity to catch many Pokémon that have been “rarely sighted in Europe before.”
Regional Pokémon 2018: Niantic confirmed that you can catch Corasonn in Germany during the event. In addition, Icognito will appear in the forms D-O-R-T-M-U-N.
Special 2KM Eggs: Special 2 Kilometer eggs will be distributed at PokéStops. At past events, they contained rare Pokémon that usually hatch from 10 KM eggs.
Additionally, in-game activities with special Pokémon will take place throughout the entire Dortmund area. This is meant to give trainers the opportunity to explore the cultural history of the city.
Does it cost anything? No, anyone who wants to participate in the Safari Zone event in Westfalenpark does not have to pay anything.
Do you need to register? No, you do not need to register. There will be no tickets for the Safari Zone in Dortmund.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space is there in the park? With an area of 70 hectares, Westfalenpark is one of the largest inner-city parks in Europe.
Where are the entrances to Westfalenpark? The park has a total of seven entrances, all of which will be open on that day. The main entrances are “Ruhrallee” and “Kaiserhain”. You can find a park overview here on the official website.
Is there Wi-Fi? What is the network coverage like? Niantic is currently working on a solid and complete mobile and Wi-Fi network coverage.
Can you park nearby? There are thousands of parking spaces around the park. Many of them are private and must be paid for. If possible, it’s better to travel by public transport.
Are there any other important questions open? On the info page of the Pokémon GO Safari Zone, there is an extensive FAQ.
Worldwide Catch Challenges Started
We have already received many disappointed trainers on social media, who are unable to attend the event in Dortmund for various reasons. Some cannot due to health issues, while others find the journey too far or the travel costs too high. But Niantic has also thought of this.
In-game activities and global challenges: Trainers who cannot be on-site during the live Pokémon GO summer events will not go empty-handed. A variety of in-game activities and global challenges will take place.
The catch challenge for Dortmund has already started and may reward more experience points and provide a legendary Pokémon in shiny form as a great bonus. Here are the challenges for the Safari Zone in Dortmund.
The Pokémon GO Fest will also take place in 2018 – Here are the summer events 2018 for Pokémon GO
